Experience

Stichting Twickel
• Netherlands
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Hoofd Groen

  • Apr 2023 - Present


BlueCity (010)

• Netherlands
• Professional Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator Hackathons

  • Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  Responsible for the execution of two BlueCity Hackathons. In the Wood Hackathon a diverse group of participants designed solutions to reuse wood on a large scale and proved that CLT can be made entirely from used pallets. In the Willow Hackathon a myriad of fruitful new relations with the willow tree (and willow wood) came to life. Responsible for the execution of two BlueCity Hackathons. In the Wood Hackathon a diverse group of participants designed solutions to reuse wood on a large scale and proved that CLT can be made entirely from used pallets. In the Willow Hackathon a myriad of fruitful new relations with the willow tree (and willow wood) came to life.



Schuttelaar & Partners

• Netherlands
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Consultant Energy Transition and Cleantech

  • May 2017 - Nov 2022

  I help our clients to structure complexity, engage with their stakeholders and communicate effectively. I: - Manage complex stakeholder processes. E.g. for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water, where we brought together all parties needed to set up a succesful experiment with zero-emission transport vans. - Formulate strategies for change and assist in the process to implement that strategy. For example for estate Twickel and their dairy farmers. - Help municipalities to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy system. Developed for example a communication strategy for the municipality of The Hague, and organised several events to engage citizens. Show less



Winkelman Van Hessen

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant Special Projects and Innovation

  • Oct 2013 - May 2017

  At Winkelman van Hessen I design experiences and communication strategies: - Set up and produce new events from scratch. E.g. the 'Haagse Bunkerdag' where at the first edition (2014) over 3000 visitors were welcomed at 15 different locations across town. In three years time the event tripled in size with 50+ locations along the Dutch coast. - Create and execute communication strategies for clients such as the Province of South Holland (use provincial roads to help conserve and produce energy) and Livinggreen (promotion of sustainable home renovation). - Compose and coordinate the program of the high-end 'Big Improvement Day', with 800 top-level participants from the Dutch government and industry. - Help to develop the concept and content of a diverse range of events, such as Museumnacht Den Haag and Museumnacht Kids. Show less



Hogeschool van Amsterdam

• Netherlands
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coach

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  Coached four students in the final year of Communication and Multimedia Design (CMD) with their graduation project. Three out of four graduated in one go. Parttime position. Coached four students in the final year of Communication and Multimedia Design (CMD) with their graduation project. Three out of four graduated in one go. Parttime position.



International Innovation Company

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale

• designer / researcher

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Created a proposal to reposition the VacuVin brand from the consumer’s perspective, with recommendations for product development and communication. Also worked on a new line of textile kitchen products and set up a standard for the communication with production facilities abroad. Created a proposal to reposition the VacuVin brand from the consumer’s perspective, with recommendations for product development and communication. Also worked on a new line of textile kitchen products and set up a standard for the communication with production facilities abroad.



KVD reframing

• Reframer

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  At KVD Reframing I've found people who are just as passionate as I am about creating meaningfull products that will stand the test of time. For KVD I have worked on several projects ranging from the development of future user behaviour scenario's, to the design of a tool set to help people change their eating behaviour. At KVD Reframing I've found people who are just as passionate as I am about creating meaningfull products that will stand the test of time. For KVD I have worked on several projects ranging from the development of future user behaviour scenario's, to the design of a tool set to help people change their eating behaviour.



renske solkesz

• Independent Designer

  • Apr 2010 - May 2012

  As an independent designer I worked both for clients and initiated my own projects. Through my products I intend to add meaning to the world, while having fun: - developed and designed the game Mozaa. Published by BisPublishers, 15.000 pieces sold worldwide since its conception in 2012 and now in fifth print. https://www.bispublishers.com/mozaa-game.html. - started my own etsy shop RENSZ which attracted almost 90.000 visitors in the four years of its existence. - took up the challenge to only wear clothes designed by myself for one whole year (http://www.thedressimade.com) to raise awareness about 'fast fashion' and spread the fun of making things yourself. Show less



Future Living Studio

• Design Services

• Designer

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  The project Future Living Studio aims to build local design capacity in Vietnam. As part of a multi-cultural team of designers, I - heightened the awareness of sustainability and design value amongst local designers and manufacturers. - developed several interior products for use in a local eco-resort. The project Future Living Studio aims to build local design capacity in Vietnam. As part of a multi-cultural team of designers, I - heightened the awareness of sustainability and design value amongst local designers and manufacturers. - developed several interior products for use in a local eco-resort.



Dutchband BV

• Netherlands
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Designer / Developer

  • Jul 2009 - Mar 2010

  Design and development of new products for Payfield and Dutchband. Among the projects I worked on were a mobile payment terminal, an RFID application and a fraud-proof wristband. Design and development of new products for Payfield and Dutchband. Among the projects I worked on were a mobile payment terminal, an RFID application and a fraud-proof wristband.



La Red

• Netherlands
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountmanager

  • May 2009 - Sep 2009

  Responsible for the La Red Network members and gatherings. Analysed the Network service and made proposals for redesign. Responsible for the La Red Network members and gatherings. Analysed the Network service and made proposals for redesign.



Feiz design studio

• Netherlands
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internship

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2007

  Assisted with the creative process of several projects and visualised various products during the different stages of development at Khodi Feiz’ studio. Assisted with the creative process of several projects and visualised various products during the different stages of development at Khodi Feiz’ studio.